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A. M. GALLAND. PACKING DEVICE FOR MEASURABLE DRY GOODS, &c. No. 595,807.

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ANNIF. M. GALLAND, OF NEW YORK, N. Y.

PACKING DEVICE FOR MEASURABLE DRY GOODS, 84c.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 595,807, dated December 21, 1897. Application filed February 3, 1897. serial No. 621,791. (No model.)

To all whom it floaty concern:

Be it known that I, ANNIE M. GALLAND, of New York, in the county and State of New York, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Packing Devices for Measurable Dry Goods-such as Laces, Embroideries, and the Like-of which the following is a full, clear, and exact specification.

My invention relates to improvements in packing devices for measurable dry goods such as embroideries, laces, braids, passementeries, and the like; and it consists in the construction and arrangements of parts hereinafter fully described.

The object of my invention is to provide an inexpensive, simple, and effective means for packing measurable dry goods.

In handling goods of this character it is frequently necessary to remove a considerable quantity of embroidery or the like from the package, as in the case where a salesman is endeavoring to effect a sale, and if the latter is not effected it is essential to repack the goods. This process of repacking results in a considerable loss of time, and frequently the goods are injured by reason of soiling or wrinkling due to lack of care. By use of the means herein described the goods may be readily unpacked and repacked as many times as desirable without injury and with but very little loss of time.

My invention is illustrated by the accompanyin g drawings, in which Figure 1 is a plan view of my invention. Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the same, the parts of the device being shown in position for .unpacking or repacking. Fig. 3 is a relatively enlarged plan view of a detail. Fig. 4 is a corresponding View of a modification,and Fig. 5 is a view of the reverse side of Fig. 4.

Similar letters refer to similar parts.

A is a substantially rectangular frame. B B are joints in two opposite sides of said frame, dividing the same into sections. These joints B are preferably pivotally formed and are of dovetail construction, as shown in Figs. 1, 2, and 3.

By preference I provide overhanging proj ections for shoulders D D, Fig. 2, adapted to operate as stops to prevent the frame A from buckling except in one direction. To prevent the frame from buckling in the opposite direction and to cause both sections thereof to lie in a single plane, as shown in Fig. l, I provide suitable meanssuch as, for instance, surfaceplates E, pivoted or otherwise connected to one of the hinged sections of the frame and adapted when both sections of the frame are in the same plane to be projected over the shoulders D on the opposite section,

as shown in Fig. 1 and indicated by dotted lines in Fig. 3.

F is a reel-card pivoted about midway in its length to the opposite hinged sides of the frame A. One end of one of the hinged sections of the frame A is preferably pivotally connected, as at G, at or near one end of a box H.

I represents a length of braid or other measurable article wound upon the reel-card F.

The operation of the device is substantially as follows: In Fig. l the packing device is illustrated in the position in which the braid I is packed and out of the way, the box-cover (not shown) being removed to display the character, quality, &c., of the goods. \rVhen it becomes desirable to remove a length of the braid or other article contained on the reel, the surface-plates E are turned into the position shown in Fig. 3 and the sections of the frame A moved into the position indicated in Fig. 2, in which the axis of the reel-card F is elevated to a sufficient height to permit the said reel-card to freely revolve. By grasping the end of the braid I, as shown in Fig. 2, a desired length of the same may be readily withdrawn. Should it become desirable to replace the goods, the same may be neatly accomplished in a very short space of time by turning the reel-card F in the opposite direction. By this means it is necessary to handle the goods but very little, it merelybeing necessary to guide the same.

In Figs. 4 and 5 an ordinary hinge J illustrates one modification of the joint for the frame A. K is a hook or hasp on the opposite side of the frame, acting'to lock the latter in the flat position, as shown in Fig. 1.

The frame A serves to protect the sides and edges of the goods placed upon the reel, so that even without the box 'H the goods are provided with a suitable protection and packing means.

stood that is not essential that the said frame It should therefore be under-' A be pivotally or otherwise connected to a box. In case a box is used it is apparent that the frame performs an additional functionthat of stiffening the same.

Some changes in the construction shown and described may be desirable, and I would therefore have it understood that I do not limit myself specifically to any one form or arrangement of parts, but hold myself at liberty to make all such changes as are fairly within the spirit and scope of my invention.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim is-- 1. In a packing device for measurable dry goods, asubstantially rectangular fram e,comprising two pivotally-c'onnected sections, sta: tionary stops for limiting the swing of said frame-sections in one direction, and manually-controlled locks for limiting the swing of 1 revoluble reel-card carried by said frame, the axis of rotation of the reel-card being substantially coincident with the pivotal consaid frame-sections, in combination with a box surrounding said frame, said box being reinforced and strengthened by said frame when both sections of the frame are in the same plane.

ANNIE M. GALLAND.

lVitnesses:

H. M. SKINNER, JAs. S. OsWALD. 

